Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; New Living Translation He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. English Standard Version His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, Berean Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. King James Bible He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. New King James Version He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. New American Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. NASB 1995 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. NASB 1977 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. Legacy Standard Bible He does not delight in the might of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. Amplified Bible He does not delight in the strength (military power) of the horse, Nor does He take pleasure in the legs (strength) of a man. Christian Standard Bible He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; he does not value the power of a warrior. Holman Christian Standard Bible He is not impressed by the strength of a horse; He does not value the power of a man. American Standard Version He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. Contemporary English Version The LORD doesn't care about the strength of horses or powerful armies. English Revised Version He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. GOD'S WORD® Translation He finds no joy in strong horses, nor is he pleased by brave soldiers. Good News Translation His pleasure is not in strong horses, nor his delight in brave soldiers; International Standard Version He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness. Majority Standard Bible He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. NET Bible He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs. New Heart English Bible He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Webster's Bible Translation He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. World English Bible He doesn’t delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe does not delight in the might of the horse, "" He is not pleased in the legs of a man. Young's Literal Translation Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased. Smith's Literal Translation He will not delight in the strength of the horse: he will not be pleased in the legs of a man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall not delight in the strength of the horse: nor take pleasure in the legs of a man. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He takes no delight in the strength of horses, no pleasure in the runner’s stride. New Revised Standard Version His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe delights not in the strength of the horse; he takes no pleasure in the legs of a mighty man. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH does not delight in the power of a horse, neither delights in the legs of a mighty man. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He delighteth not in the strength of the horse; He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man. Brenton Septuagint Translation He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; neither is he well-pleased with the legs of a man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context It is Good to Sing Praises…9He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call. 10He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. 11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.… Cross References Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Hosea 1:7 Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.” Psalm 33:16-17 No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. / A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Philippians 3:3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Treasury of Scripture He delights not in the strength of the horse: he takes not pleasure in the legs of a man. delighteth Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 33:16-18 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength… Job 39:19-25 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? … he taketh 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 2 Samuel 1:23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 2 Samuel 2:18-23 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe… Jump to Previous Delight Delighteth Horse Legs Pleased Pleasure StrengthJump to Next Delight Delighteth Horse Legs Pleased Pleasure StrengthPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church He does not delight The phrase "He does not delight" emphasizes God's values and priorities, contrasting them with human tendencies. The Hebrew root word for "delight" is "חָפֵץ" (chafets), which means to take pleasure or have a desire. This suggests that God's joy and satisfaction are not found in what humans often value, such as physical strength or military might. Instead, His delight is in spiritual qualities and the heart's posture towards Him. This sets the stage for understanding God's character as one who values faith, obedience, and humility over physical prowess. in the strength of the horse He takes no pleasure in the leg power of the man The constant epithet "swift-footed Achilles," suggests the best explanation of the second clause of the verse. (Comp. 2Samuel 2:18). Verse 10. - He delighteth not in the strength of the horse. In a certain sense, God no doubt "delights" in the glory and excellency of all his creatures; but their physical endowments do not give him the sensible pleasure which he derives from the moral qualities of his rational creation (see ver. 11). The negation is not absolute, but relative (compare "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice"). He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man; i.e. in his strength and swiftness.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He does notלֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no delight יֶחְפָּ֑ץ (yeḥ·pāṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in the strength בִגְבוּרַ֣ת (ḇiḡ·ḇū·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory of the horse; הַסּ֣וּס (has·sūs) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) He takes no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pleasure יִרְצֶֽה׃ (yir·ṣeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt in the legpower בְשׁוֹקֵ֖י (ḇə·šō·w·qê) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc Strong's 7785: The, leg of the man. הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Psalm 147:10 NIVPsalm 147:10 NLT Psalm 147:10 ESV Psalm 147:10 NASB Psalm 147:10 KJV Psalm 147:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:10 French Bible Psalm 147:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:10 He doesn't delight in the strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) |